Centre will address all T issues, says Venkaiah

HYDERABAD: Chief Minister K. Chandrasekhar Rao said Telangana was fortunate that there was a Central Minister like M. Venkaiah Naidu as his support was essential for the State’s development.

Speaking to press persons after a detailed meeting with the Union Minister for Urban Development in New Delhi on Monday, KCR said Mr. Naidu, after a patient hearing, had offered to address the State’s issues, especially the housing programme.

He had promised funds in the next budget for Telangana and also offered to impress upon the World Bank to give assistance for the water grid. Mr. Rao said the relevant proposals would soon be sent to the Centre.

Mr. Venkaiah Naidu, on his part, said KCR had given a good presentation on Hyderabad’s development. The Centre, he said, would extend support for all welfare schemes and development programs in Telangana State. “We have discussed all the issues related to Telangana”, he added. (NSS)